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A large crowd bathes in a stepped stone tank at a sacred water site. In the centre, a man in red and white robes stands waist-deep beside a tall black stone kalasha-shaped structure decorated with marigold garlands, and a golden trident rises at the right edge. Many people in white clothes wade and hold up small brass pots or conch-shaped vessels, some women wear red and yellow saris and orange-gold necklaces, and others sit on the steps or stand at the edge. Water sprays from fountains on the tiered red walls. The scene suggests a holy dip ritual.

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January 02 20102010-01-02Crowded holy dip at a large black stone kalasha-shaped fountain basin decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Dozens of people in white ritual clothes stand waist-deep in water, many holding brass or copper kalasha pots and silver plates. A central group in orange and red garments with garlands and red shawls stands near a golden trishul hung at the basin's edge. Water spouts from the tiered orange-brick steps behind, and several onlookers in white line the terrace above. Many people are visible throughout the water, including partially visible figures at the edges.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a tiered red-stepped pool around a black stone lingam-shaped shrine structure garlanded with orange, yellow and red marigold strands. Many men wear white dhotis and shirts, while several women wear red and yellow saris. Some hold brass kalasha pots and a trident-like brass object is raised at right, while a few people stand on the upper steps in white. Water sprays from the top of the monument. Overall this is a holy dip in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar, with participants submerged in the pool around the central shrine.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large black stone Shiva lingam rises from a circular black yoni-shaped pedestal wrapped with garlands of orange, yellow and red marigolds, standing in a red-tiered sunken pool of water. Dozens of devotees in white and white-and-yellow clothing wade through the water, many holding brass kalasha pots and small brass vessels aloft, some raising hands in prayer. Water spouts from the lingam's base into the pool, and two men in white stand on the upper steps with hands joined. The scene depicts a holy dip ritual in the sacred waters of Vaidya Sarovar, with a crowd of several dozen participants.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA large crowd of devotees stands waist-deep in a stone-lined tank of water in front of a dark circular fountain structure decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands. Many people wear white and orange or saffron clothing, and several hold small brass or copper kalasha pots aloft. A central man in orange clothing wears a red and white flower garland and holds a brass vessel, with a woman in orange beside him and an orange-clad figure with long dark hair nearby. Some participants wear yellow and orange shawls. The scene reads as a holy dip ritual in sacred water, with a few Western-looking women among the Indian devotees.2010-01-02Devotees stand waist-deep in a water tank in front of a large black stone kalasha-shaped fountain basin strung with garlands, with red-and-white striped steps behind. Many participants wear white clothes and yellow stoles, while some wear orange or red. People hold up hands in prayer and pour or receive water during a ritual bathing, and a decorated palanquin with flower garlands and marigold strands sits at right.2009-07-08A photograph of a crowded holy dip in a shallow stone-edged pool beneath a large black fountain structure ringed with orange marigold garlands. Many people stand waist-deep in the water, mostly in white ritual clothes with orange and red sashes and scarves, holding copper kalasha vessels. A central man with long dark hair and a red and white flower garland around his neck smiles in the middle of the group, wearing orange clothing. Some women wear orange saris, and a few people hold small brass or copper pots and a tray of yellow flowers. The water is splashing and the setting appears to be an outdoor sacred tank.2010-01-02July 08 20092009-07-08Night photo of a large crowd standing waist-deep in a water tank at a temple-style ritual site. Many devotees raise their arms in devotion. Some wear white clothes with yellow shawls and others wear orange or red garments. A tall decorated structure draped with marigold garlands and flower strings stands at the right edge, and people are lined up on tiered stone steps in the background. Several men in saffron-coloured robes stand among the group near the centre, and the water shows reflected lights. No single individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the a person field is unsure.2010-02-12July 08 20092009-07-08October 17 20102010-10-17July 08 20092009-07-08